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Plain, honest answers about recording video messages for the future, scheduling a message to arrive after you are gone, and the ideas around them, like legacy videos, ethical wills, and preserving a voice. Every answer is free to read.

How do you leave video messages for loved ones?

To leave video messages for loved ones: record a short video, add a written note, choose recipients, and set a delivery date or a check-in trigger. Here's how.

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What is a digital legacy?

A digital legacy is the collection of messages, accounts, and content you leave behind online. Here's what it includes and how to leave one intentionally.

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How do you record a message for the future?

Record a message for the future by recording a video today and scheduling it for a future date, or holding it on a check-in trigger. Step-by-step guide.

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Can you schedule a video to send after you die?

Yes. With a check-in trigger, you can record videos now that are delivered to loved ones if you stop checking in. Here's exactly how it works.

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How do you make a video time capsule?

Make a video time capsule by recording videos today and scheduling them to unlock on future dates, delivered automatically to the people you choose.

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What is an ethical will?

An ethical will, also called a legacy letter, is a personal message passing on your values, memories, and hopes. Here is what it is, what to include, and how to make one.

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How to write a legacy letter

A simple step-by-step guide to writing a legacy letter to your child, partner, or parent, with prompts and a free builder to help you start.

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How to preserve a loved one's voice

Practical ways to preserve a loved one's voice while you still can, from simple phone recordings to guided video messages, and how to keep them safe for the future.

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What is a legacy video?

A legacy video is a recorded video message that preserves a person's words, voice, and face for the people they love. Here is what it is, what to include, and how to make one.

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What to say in a final message to loved ones

Guidance and prompts for what to say in a final or lasting message to the people you love, so the words that matter most are not left unsaid.

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What should I say in a video message to my children?

What to say in a video message to your children: who they are to you, one real story, the values you hope they keep, and that you love them. A simple structure.

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How much does it cost to leave video messages for your family?

You can leave a video message for your family for free. Paid plans for unlimited messages and scheduled delivery start around 5 dollars a month. Here is the breakdown.

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Are video messages to family private and secure?

Yes. Legacy video messages are encrypted, stay sealed until delivery, and only ever reach the specific people you name. Here is how privacy and security work.

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How do you record a legacy video on your phone?

To record a legacy video on your phone: find good light, prop it at eye level, talk to one person, and keep the first take. Then save and choose who receives it.

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How do you store family videos so they last forever?

Phones and cloud folders fail your family. To store videos so they last: keep them off a single device, make sure someone can access them, and set delivery.

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What is the best way to preserve memories for grandchildren?

The best way to preserve memories for grandchildren is recorded video: your face, your voice, and your stories, delivered to them at the right age. Here is how.

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